I love to travel. I have lived in Canada, USA, Germany, China, Australia and Peru. I have stayed in most types of accommodation from 5 star resort hotels to backpacker hostels. Our home, Casa Emilia, is now open to travelers looking for a safe and quiet place to stay in Cusco.

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Reviews From Guests

I had a wonderful time staying at Casa Emilia! I actually had a different set of hosts (Kevin + Kelly), because Matthew was away on vacation. They were great, and I had a lot of fun with them and their 3 kids.
Overall, this place is a great bargain. It's a 10-15 min. walk from Plaza De Armas -- meaning it's in an actual "neighborhood", and not surrounded by touristy crap. The amenities are less fancy than you'd have in a hotel -- but if you're looking on Airbnb, it's likely you don't care about all that. I loved staying here, and would consider doing so again if I returned to Cusco.

Everyone is great! The "K" clan (everyone's name starts with a K) is originally from Florida and were very helpful when I arrived with my two friends. We arrived on New Years day and needed to acquire a bunch of camping equipment for the Salkantay trek. We were given a map and lots of really good advice on where to go (equipment, food, etc.)
There is wifi and it is a good connection. The room we stayed in had two twin size beds and a full, extra blankets, and a private bathroom.
The ride is not very far (~15 min depending on traffic) from the airport. It is a less than 10 minute walk to one of the main squares and really good restaurants.
We were also able to leave some small things at the hostel that we didn't need on our trek. We picked up belongings and headed out.
Thank you again for making our Cusco stay smooth and seamless!

When we stayed in Lucrepata, it was with Kelly and Kevin who was housesitting for Matthew and Michelle for the next 3 months. Therefore, this review is for Kelly and Kevin. They made us feel really welcome and at home in Cusco after our long 5-day Inca Trail trek. Kevin was wonderful in setting us up in our room when we reach Cusco at 10pm from Aguas Caliente (Machu Picchu).
Breakfast was wonderful, especially the scrambled eggs. Any hot food in the morning is a plus for us. We enjoyed the conversations with our hosts and interactions with their children. The room is big and the electric heater is something my wife appreciated a lot in the cold weather. Environment is safe and relatively quiet.

I really enjoyed the time with Matthew and his family, and you felt welcome immediately. The location - Lucrepata - was amazing; it comes with a great view and is in perfect walking distance to the historic center! The room was great, very clean and spacious! I will definitely come back! Thanks

Matthew and Michelle and their kids Emilia and Matt made me feel like one of the family from the moment I walked through the door. Casa Emilia is a short walk to central Cusco, on a quiet street, and convenient to bus stops and other tourist attractions. My room was comfortable and quiet, and there was overall a nice balance between privacy and interaction with the other guests, most of whom were young world-travelers. Overall, a most enjoyable stay!

Matthew and Michelle run a great guesthouse, clean, comfy, the heater is much appreciated as well as English language cable TV. They are both really welcoming and have lots of local info. They were really flexible with all my comings and goings storing my luggage. It was a nice change to be in a family environment. The neighborhood is great, Laundromat and general shops nearby, 5 mins walk to San Blast main square and 15 mins to the main Plaza

the location was not that far from the city center. in 10/15 min you can reach the plaza.
the room was big (1 big bed, plus 2 little beds and we were only 2, and even a sofa) but cold, so when we got the shower (and if you are not used to the Peruvian shower - with very few water - it is not a good experience) it was not comfortable.
moreover, the rooms are around an oper court. that means it's freezing during early morning and evening.
the host Matthew and his wife were so helpful (directions, bus timetable, map...) and the atmosphere in the house is home like!

Matthew, Michelle and their two children were wonderful hosts! Their hostel is located in a quiet area of Cusco but in close proximity to the main attractions. Cab ride from the airport was only 10 soles (walk out of the airport area to catch a cab instead of the airport taxis). Casa Emilia offers comfortable beds and warm showers (via electric heaters). Rooms are also equipped with electric heaters for the chilly Cusco nights. Matthew and Michele have a travel planner on staff should you need any assistance planning your journey. We stayed here for a total of 5 nights and enjoyed all of them.